Lot Essay
The result of Oxford Thermoluminescence test no. C299k44 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY (386-534)
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A PAINTED GREY POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY (386-534)
The horse standing foursquare with head drawn into the chest, the bridal molded as fine bands studded with bosses adjacent to a loop from which tasseled trappings hang, a hurther peaked adornment between the ears, the chest strap with further bosses, the red straps across the haunches, the saddle finely decorated, the flared mudguards with incised tassels at the ends, original pigment
12¾ in. (32.5cm.) high
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY (386-534)
The horse standing foursquare with head drawn into the chest, the bridal molded as fine bands studded with bosses adjacent to a loop from which tasseled trappings hang, a hurther peaked adornment between the ears, the chest strap with further bosses, the red straps across the haunches, the saddle finely decorated, the flared mudguards with incised tassels at the ends, original pigment
12¾ in. (32.5cm.) high
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